CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Net Income	$ 42,101	$ 49,243	$ 127,566	$ 144,998
Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	19,027	(111,260)	(9,795)	(5,256)
Changes in treasury locks, net of tax	14	22	194	65
Net (loss) gain on derivatives, net of tax		(5)	(7)	1
Defined benefit pension plan, net of tax
Amortization of prior service cost included in net income, net of tax	59	60	180	167
Amortization of net loss included in net income, net of tax	683	369	2,054	1,046
Total defined benefit pension plan, net of tax	742	429	2,234	1,213
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)	19,783	(110,814)	(7,374)	(3,977)
Comprehensive Income/(Loss)	61,884	(61,571)	120,192	141,021
Comprehensive Loss Attributable To Noncontrolling Interests	21	46	56	47
Comprehensive Income/(Loss) Attributable to AptarGroup, Inc.	$ 61,905	$ (61,525)	$ 120,248	$ 141,068